STAFF

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Randi Moxi

Executive Director

Randi Moxi has been involved in pageantry since the age of three. As a child, Randi spent a great deal of time with her paternal grandmother, Sally, who ran the local Animal Shelter and was also a Fairs and Festivals Pageant Director. Randi found her home with International Pageants when she was crowned Mrs. Illinois International in 2014. She went on to place in Top 15 at the 2014 Mrs. International Pageant in Jacksonville, Florida. She has served in various roles in the pageant world from contestant, title holder, judge, emcee to coach and was thrilled to serve as the Executive Director of Illinois International Pageants from 2021 to 2022, taking Illinois to Top 5 in every division and helping to bring home two International titles. Randi still serves Team Illinois as the Event Producer & Brand Manager for the pageant.

Randi studied Theater and Communications at Marshall University and owns her own Marketing, Branding and Event Production Company in Chicago. She lives in the suburbs with her amazing husband and four rescued, pitbull mix “fur children”. She continues to honor her grandmother’s legacy through being an advocate for animals and empowering through pageantry.

Nicole La Ha Zwiercan

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Nicole La Ha Zwiercan

Legacy Pageant Coach

Nicole is a professionally trained life and wellness coach, certified public speaker, model and Reporter. This year, she launched The Polished Queen Pageant Coaching and Brand Development and is honored to be a Sponsor for the Illinois International Pageant system. She is extremely proud to hold the titles of Mrs. Illinois International 2016 and Mrs. USA Universe 2018, earning first runner up in the world for both of these prestigious titles. Of her various acknowledgments, she is most proud of winning the Mrs. Universe Humanitarian Award for her service initiatives for those living with different needs. Nicole lives with her husband Christopher, and their two children in Homer Glen, Illinois. She remains active in service to others and her community as a member of the Special Needs and Senior Committee for Homer Township and is a member of the Homer Glen Junior Women’s Club. She ran for Village of Homer Glen Trustee in April, won and is thrilled to add this title to her legacy.

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Matty Jacobsen

Official Photographer

Matty Jacobsen opened Magic Dreams Productions in 2005 after graduating from Columbia College with a concentration in cinematography because imagery is his passion. He expanded his work into Pageantry in 2008. Great pride is taken with Magic Dreams Productions’ ability to define your vision and make it come to life making him the preferred headshot and event photographer/videographer for many companies across all industries.

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Constantine James

Stylist

Constantine quickly started his career by working in television, film and print as a hair and makeup artist at the age of nineteen here in Chicago. Traveling and working with some of the most influential individuals and celebrities, it was a natural progression to pursue a longtime dream of working in fashion, launching the addition of his wardrobe styling career at the 2012 Academy Awards red carpet. Instead of pursuing a fast-paced career, he chose to lead a more humble life that allowed him to start a family and has styled over 126 covers and 24 editorial fashion spreads for Chicago’s premier luxury lifestyle magazines. Today, with over 15 years in the industry, he is considered to be one of the country’s top stylists.  Because of the opportunities he was given, Constantine is dedicated togiving back to the community by aiding non-profits, volunteering his time and creative services, and working with mentorship programs to inspire new generations of artists and stylists.

Aimee Welu

Fitness Director

Aimee Welu, owner of Boss Body by Aimee, is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer that offers an unprecedented level of Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching for adults and children with an emphasis on empowering and strengthening the mind, body, and spirit from the inside out. She holds advanced certifications in Fitness Nutrition, Youth Exercise, Senior Fitness, Corrective Exercise, Sports Strength & Conditioning, and Mixed Martial Arts. As a nationally-ranked figure competitor and fitness model, Aimee has the unique ability to structure individualized programs that enable her clients to exceed their health and wellness goals.

Dr. Andrew Tamras

Official Holistic Physician

Dr. Andrew is a gifted healer that keeps all of our Queens aligned with his expertise in master levels of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping, Graston, Manual therapy, Rehab Therapy and expert anatomy knowledge that allows him to treat his patients extensively to achieve success without surgery, no matter what the issue may be. His earliest endeavors included coaching youth sports and these experiences helped him transfer his passion for active wellness to kids. He is known as the “Bruce Lee’ of chiropractic for creating a Massage Therapy and functional movement therapy program that helped hundreds get out of pain….the natural way. Dr. Tamras has offices in the Gold Coast and Northfield.

Dr. Ted Siegel

Official Dentist

Dr. Theodore Siegel’s extraordinary skills have decorated him with many awards and honors. A 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois, he has consistently stayed up-to date on the latest dental technologies and techniques by completing 2000+ hours of continuing education. An active participant of the dental community, Dr. Siegel is a member of the Dentist in Chicago Society, Illinois State Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of Gp Orthodontics.

Dr. Siegel has also been featured on Fox in the Morning, NBC 2 News, ABC 7 News, WGN 9 news, the Chicago Sun Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Most recently he has appeared on the cover of “Doctors of Dentistry” and has been named the official dentist of many Illinois Pageant systems

Christine Kolar

Pageant Coach

Christine Kolar is an Illinois International Legacy Queen, previously holding the title of Miss Illinois International 2009. Christine has held numerous titles in the world of pageantry and has been coaching for 12 years. Christine’s efforts have led many hopefuls to achieving their Pageant goals with numerous titles announced. She is a loving wife and mother and a Marketing and Advertising professional.